Romans 9-11 Flashcards

1
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What does the term “caveat emptor” mean?

A

Let the buyer beware

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2
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Sovereignty

A

Freedom from external control

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3
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The values of a society is found in who they _______

A

Admire

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4
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Who is Paul’s anguish in his heart over?

A

The people of Israel

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5
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What is Abraham the father of, making us descendants of it?

A

Faith

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6
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God’s sovereign choice is what?

A

The right of His authority

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7
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What is authority in constant conflict with?

A

An I-centered mindset

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8
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What is the only resolution to the conflict between authority and an I-centered mindset?

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A God-centered mindset (submitting to THE authority)

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9
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Explain the difference between the concept of authority in childhood vs. puberty.

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Childhood- understand that there is an authority in place (parents, teachers, adults, etc) and accepts it
Puberty- YOU become the authority, I-centered, “I’ll listen if it’s in my best interests”

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10
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Explain the difference between Lutheranism and Calvinism.

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Lutheranism- everyone is included, rejected the authority of the pope
Calvinism- pre-destination, there’s nothing you can do to change your fate, humans have no choice, also rejected the authority of the pope

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11
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What is the ultimate question Christians have to ask when faced with Calvinism?

A

Do you TRUST in God’s justice?

Matter of having faith in His plan

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12
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What is the “stumbling stone” described by Paul in Romans 9:32?

A

The belief of justification by works

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13
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What is the significance of the word “remnant” in Romans 9:27?

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A remnant is only a small amount (only a small amount will be saved), Paul’s heart is that Israel will be saved

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14
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How are the Jews zealous for God?

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Their zeal is based in their own works (the law), not in the knowledge of God

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15
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What is the zeal of the knowledge of Christ?

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To love God and love others, for God does not withhold His love from us

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16
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Why does Paul understand the Jews’ zeal?

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He used to be one of them- “the most zealous” in persecuting Christians

17
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What is the righteousness of Christ?

A

His love never fails

18
Q

What point does Paul make in Romans 10 about calling on God?

A

You can’t call on someone you don’t believe in

19
Q

How are the things that come out of your mouth your spiritual acts of worship?

A

They either communicate you are your own authority or God is your authority, your behaviors illustrate what you believe in your heart

20
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Disobedient

A

Choosing not to follow the directions you’ve been given

21
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Obstinate

A

Actively promoting others to be disobedient and living a lifestyle contrary to obedience

22
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What is the warning given in Romans 10?

A

To not be among the many in the church who choose not to love

23
Q

Did God reject His people?

A

Of course not 😋

24
Q

Describe the “remnant”.

A

Know the Word of God, called to be saved and love others, didn’t bow their heads to Baal

25
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Why should the remnant not be arrogant?

A

They haven’t done anything to deserve the grace or favor of God and they shouldn’t brag on their position

26
Q

True/False: Some things in life are circumstantial.

A

False, NOTHING in life is circumstantial

27
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What kind of god was Baal?

A

Fertility god, worshipped in sexual immorality, synonymous with I-centered mindset, instant gratification

28
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What two things do those have who were given “a spirit of stupor”?

A

Eyes that could not see (can’t see the greatness of God, only their selfishness)
Ears that could not hear (can’t hear from God)

29
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What does it mean to be in a stupor?

A

Stupid, blindness to the greatness of God and deafness to the things of God

30
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What is an ingrafted branch and how are we like ingrafted branches?

A

When a branch is broken, it can be attached to another one and live
We were broken and separated from God, but have been reconciled

31
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Who do the natural branches represent? The ingrafted branches?

A

The people of Israel, the Gentiles

32
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What is the kindness of God?

A

The opportunity given us to repent

33
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What is the sternness of God?

A

The consequence of rejecting that opportunity

34
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Irrevocable

A

Cannot be taken away

35
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When your goal is to please God, you have faith in what and there is no conflict with what?

A

The consequences, authority

36
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When Jesus was overturning the tables in the temple, why didn’t individuals react to or fight against Him?

A

They knew it was wrong, regardless of what the chief priests said
What happens when a legitimate authority walks into a given situation

37
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Who was Jesus referring to when He said they were “in a stupor” in John 12:9-11?

A

The Pharisees